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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.12 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.12 and 248.80 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.12 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.12 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.12 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 135,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,874.66/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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